áo phông
[ʔaːw˧˦ fəwŋ͡m˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A T-shirt — the Northern word; Southerners say áo thun.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Áo cotton ngắn tay — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói áo thun.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Hôm nay mặc áo phông cho mát nhé.Wear a T-shirt today to keep cool.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Áo thun is a common southern alternative. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “áo phông” mean?
A T-shirt — the Northern word; Southerners say áo thun.
Is “áo phông” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“áo thun” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.